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Ask Dave the Bartender; Dylan Sings Sinatra and Other of Life’s Mysteries

Dave the Bartender takes time off to feed his dog sometimes. Dave the Bartender does not have a dog …     That is why he has the time to ponder musical questions sent in by listeners of Rick Keene Music Scene. Have a question? Send them to  Rickkeene2@gmail.com   Dave? The Bartender?   *The opening sequence was done in parody. On International Women’s Day … Continue reading Ask Dave the Bartender; Dylan Sings Sinatra and Other of Life’s Mysteries

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Juno Nominee for Aboriginal Album of the Year – Tomson Highway feat. Patricia Cano

Tomson Highway is the proud son of legendary caribou hunter and world championship dogsled racer, Joe Highway, and artist-in-her-own-right (as bead-worker and quilt-maker extraordinaire), Pelagie Highway. A full-blood Cree, he is a registered member of the Barren Lands First Nation, the village for which is called Brochet (pronounced “Bro-shay”) and which village is located in northern Manitoba where it meets Saskatchewan and what is now … Continue reading Juno Nominee for Aboriginal Album of the Year – Tomson Highway feat. Patricia Cano

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A Preview of Chris de Burgh’s New Album and What’s Coming .​.​.

As for the Chris de Burgh …. he’s just doing his best …     Chris de Burgh has certainly been around. From relative obscurity in the 1970’s globally to a global superstar in the 80’s, back to relative obscurity commercially in the new millennium. de Burgh’s latest album is a masterpiece – musically. In this a day and age of so many smoke and … Continue reading A Preview of Chris de Burgh’s New Album and What’s Coming .​.​.

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Nuits D’Afrique; Razia – A Flavor of Madagascar

Reggae is fairly common on an iPod. Calypso music? Bet the Harry Belafonte farm on it … Music from Madagascar? Not so much … Meet Razia. Originally from Madagascar and a resident of New York City for the past twenty years. Razia – through voice and a blend of traditional Madagascar music and current sounds, is helping to bring attention to the problems in her … Continue reading Nuits D’Afrique; Razia – A Flavor of Madagascar

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A Mar – illion Fans Can’t Be Wrong! An Interview with Steve Hogarth

Marillion are unique …   The Marillion Weekend 2015 – Canada will take place over 3 nights at the stunning Théâtre L’Olympia in Montréal. The concerts will feature a different show every night and will be based around the concerts that are taking place at the Marillion Weekend 2015 – Netherlands. The Canadian convention, however, will be different in that there are no structured outside … Continue reading A Mar – illion Fans Can’t Be Wrong! An Interview with Steve Hogarth

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Cecile Doo-Kingue; Do the Right Thing !

Every once in a while – a musician comes along who utilizes their ‘voice’ to ensure people are not only aware of life’s realities, they act to undo the social injustices in the world … Cecile Doo-Kingue is that musician. A resident of Montreal, this transplanted New Yorker continues to bring to the forefront issues not only race related, human related as well. It is … Continue reading Cecile Doo-Kingue; Do the Right Thing !

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Ask Dave the Bartender; Valentine Special Love Song Edition

Everyone loves Dave the Bartender… Except for maybe his Mother … aside from her … how can Dave the Bartender not be adored? He listens to problems, he talks about problems and more often than not – deals with problems every shift. For the above reasons, Dave the Bartender enjoys Sunday evenings as he can relax and answer your musical questions … Dave? The Bartender? … Continue reading Ask Dave the Bartender; Valentine Special Love Song Edition

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Piers Faccini; No Melancholy Here …

Sadness is in the eye of the beholder … Art is very personal. Unique to both the artists and the ‘customers’. Like a painting ‘hung out to dry’ at the local art gallery – depending on the mood, the creation can be perceived and may be created differently on an given day. Thank goodness for art. Born of Italian heritage in England,  Piers Faccini‘s album; … Continue reading Piers Faccini; No Melancholy Here …

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Farewell Davidson; A Canadian Band to Watch For…

How can anyone miss you if you don’t say farewell … As in …. Farewell Davidson. This band of young musicians who make their home base in Ottawa, Canada – are worth a visit. Live, on disc or listening right here. How often does a band straight out of high school, win the first battle of the bands they enter? How about the first three … Continue reading Farewell Davidson; A Canadian Band to Watch For…

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What’s Happening and What’s New …?

A lot of musical stuff  is always happening in Montreal … Click on the logos for the Montreal International Jazz Festival and Evenko – get an up – to – date list of all their shows. Buy tickets to your favorite one also !   Please listen below as I play a few new tracks from artists who I will be interviewing as well as … Continue reading What’s Happening and What’s New …?

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Friday Night in Montreal ? Time for Some Heroes !

Leo Galasso is a good man. Leo Galasso loves music … That love of music stays ‘all in the family’. His daughter Bella ( see link below) and son Julian both play and write songs. Something not so surprising considering Leo’s musical adoration was placed within his children at a young age.  Now –  it’s his turn to shine … Please listen below as Leo explains … Continue reading Friday Night in Montreal ? Time for Some Heroes !

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